cDNA cloning of squalene synthase genes from mono- and dicotyledonous plants, and expression of the gene in rice

S Hata; K Sanmiya; H Kouchi; M Matsuoka; N Yamamoto; K Izui

doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.pcp.a029137

cDNA cloning of squalene synthase genes from mono- and dicotyledonous plants, and expression of the gene in rice

Plant Cell Physiol. 1997 Dec;38(12):1409-13. doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.pcp.a029137.

Authors

S Hata¹, K Sanmiya, H Kouchi, M Matsuoka, N Yamamoto, K Izui

Affiliation

¹ Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Japan.

PMID: 9522471
DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.pcp.a029137

Abstract

cDNA clones encoding squalene synthases were isolated from rice, maize and soybeans. A phylogenetic tree showed that the enzymes of monocots and dicots form distinct subgroups. In rice, squalene synthase mRNA was detected in tissues containing dividing cells and its level was repressed by illumination.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Amino Acid Sequence
Cloning, Molecular
DNA, Complementary
Farnesyl-Diphosphate Farnesyltransferase / genetics*
Gene Expression Regulation, Plant / radiation effects
Glycine max / enzymology*
Glycine max / genetics
Light
Molecular Sequence Data
Oryza / enzymology*
Oryza / genetics
Oryza / radiation effects
Sequence Homology, Amino Acid
Zea mays / enzymology*
Zea mays / genetics

Substances

DNA, Complementary
Farnesyl-Diphosphate Farnesyltransferase

Associated data

GENBANK/AB007501
GENBANK/AB007502
GENBANK/AB007503